Pulmonology NP - Impactful Respiratory Care

Essen Medical Associates; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Medical Associates in Hackensack, New Jersey is seeking a compassionate Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive Pulmonary care to patients both in long-term care and acute settings, playing a vital part in improving patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in long-term care or skilled nursing, an active NP license, and strong communication skills. Join Essen Medical Associates to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS).
• Preferred: Experience in Pulmonary (training available if not).
• Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonology consults in nursing home and long-term care settings.
• Assess and manage respiratory conditions such as COPD, asthma, sleep apnea, and chronic respiratory failure.
• Conduct respiratory-focused evaluations and interpret pulmonary tests and imaging.
• Manage oxygen therapy, inhalers, nebulizer treatments, and other respiratory medications.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate residents and families on respiratory disease management and smoking cessation.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited NP program

Tools

EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC)

Job description

Essen Medical Associates in Hackensack, New Jersey is seeking a compassionate Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive Pulmonary care to patients both in long-term care and acute settings, playing a vital part in improving patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in long-term care or skilled nursing, an active NP license, and strong communication skills. Join Essen Medical Associates to make a meaningful impact and grow professionally in a supportive environment.